Central Elementary School
Tel:
(619)336-7400
- Central Elementary School serves 623 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Central Elementary School's student population of 623 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 623 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Central Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4828 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 87% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 2% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | National Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Central Elementary School is South Region Community School Of Chula Vista (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Integrity Charter (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Integrity Charter (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- National City Integrity Charter Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 337 students
0.3 miles
701 National City Blvd.
National City, CA 91950
(619)336-0808 0.3 K-8 337 - National City South Region Community School Of Chula Vista Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 115 students
0.3 miles
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619)470-5211 0.3 7-12 115 - National City South Region Community School Of National City Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 172 students
0.3 miles
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619)470-5211 0.3 7-12 172 - National City South Region Community School Of San Diego Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 148 students
0.3 miles
800 National City Blvd
National City, CA 91950
(619)470-5211 0.3 7-12 148 - National City John A. Otis Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 456 students
0.5 miles
621 E. 18th St.
National City, CA 91950
(619)336-8800 0.5 K-6 456
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